Author Question: A 25-year-old client has been diagnosed with a tubal pregnancy (ectopic pregnancy). Which of the ... (Read 175 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A 25-year-old client has been diagnosed with a tubal pregnancy (ectopic pregnancy). Which of the following are factors that predispose a woman to this type of pregnancy? Select all answers that apply.

A) Diabetes mellitus
B) History of abortions
C) IUD use
D) Pelvic infections
E) Endocrine imbalances
F) Maternal tobacco use

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus. Which of the following is one of the recommended treatments for this and other autoimmune disorders? Select all answers that apply.

A) Antihypertensives
B) Corticosteroids
C) Iron supplements
D) Mild analgesics
E) Sedatives
F) Radiation

jonathanballen97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C, D, E
Feedback:
Factors predisposing to ectopic pregnancy are tubal occlusion, an intrauterine contraceptive device, tumors, pelvic infections, endocrine imbalances, and abnormal tubal development.

Answer to Question 2

B, D, F
Feedback:
Generally, treatment of autoimmune diseases is, for the most part, symptomatic (specific symptoms are treated as they occur). It includes the use of mild analgesics to provide pain relief and to reduce inflammation, corticosteroids to treat inflammation (many conditions respond specifically to these drugs), and radiation to suppress the body's abnormal antigenantibody responses.